BCS Championship Game

See the best photos from college football's finale between Alabama and Notre Dame.

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on January 7, 2013 9:54 PM

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Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Alabama won the game by a score of 42-14. less

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with the trophy after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, ... more

Alabama defensive lineman Alphonse Taylor (50) holds up a newspaper after the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won 42-14. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Alabama defensive lineman Alphonse Taylor (50) holds up a newspaper after the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won 42-14. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Alabama head coach Nick Saban is hugged by AJ McCarron, Barrett Jones and Cyrus Kouandjio after the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won 42-14. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Alabama head coach Nick Saban is hugged by AJ McCarron, Barrett Jones and Cyrus Kouandjio after the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won ... more

Head coach Nick Saban (L) of the Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Jim Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shake hands after the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. Alabama won the game by a score of 42-14. less

Head coach Nick Saban (L) of the Alabama Crimson Tide and head coach Jim Kelly of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish shake hands after the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January ... more

Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates with Barrett Jones after the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won 42-14. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Alabama head coach Nick Saban celebrates with Barrett Jones after the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. Alabama won 42-14. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 42-14 to win the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates after defeating the Notre Dame Fighting Irish by a score of 42-14 to win the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, ... more

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide acknowledges the crowd against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide acknowledges the crowd against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami ... more

Everett Golson #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

Everett Golson #5 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for a touchdown in the third quarter against the Alabama Crimson Tide during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on ... more

University of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron scrambles out of the pocket in the second quarter of the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Charles Trainor Jr./Miami Herald/MCT) less

University of Alabama quarterback A.J. McCarron scrambles out of the pocket in the second quarter of the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on ... more

Alabama's T.J. Yeldon drives the ball just short of the goal line in the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/MCT) less

Alabama's T.J. Yeldon drives the ball just short of the goal line in the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January ... more

Photo: Al Diaz, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Alabama's T.J. Yeldon drives the ball just short of the goal... Photo-3997194.54808 - Houston Chronicle

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Alabama fans cheer during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Alabama fans cheer during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Photo: Chris O'Meara, Associated Press

Alabama fans cheer during the second half of the BCS National... Photo-3997195.54808 - Houston Chronicle

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Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels (10) makes a catch against Alabama during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels (10) makes a catch against Alabama during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

Alabama's Amari Cooper hauls in a reception for a first down against Notre Dame in the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Al Diaz/Miami Herald/MCT) less

Alabama's Amari Cooper hauls in a reception for a first down against Notre Dame in the first quarter of the BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, ... more

Photo: Al Diaz, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Alabama's Amari Cooper hauls in a reception for a first down... Photo-3997198.54808 - Houston Chronicle

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Wide receiver DaVaris Daniels of Notre Dame catches a pass in front of Dee Milliner of Alabama in the third quarter of the BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Joe Rimkus Jr./Miami Herald/MCT) less

Wide receiver DaVaris Daniels of Notre Dame catches a pass in front of Dee Milliner of Alabama in the third quarter of the BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on ... more

Alabama defensive lineman D.J. Pettway (57) reacts to a sack of Notre Dame during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Alabama defensive lineman D.J. Pettway (57) reacts to a sack of Notre Dame during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

Amari Cooper of Alabama scores a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/MCT)

Amari Cooper of Alabama scores a touchdown during the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/MCT)

Alabama's Dee Milliner (28) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame's DaVaris Daniels during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Alabama's Dee Milliner (28) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame's DaVaris Daniels during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP ... more

Notre Dame's Theo Riddick catches a touchdown pass in front of Alabama's C.J. Mosley (32)during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Notre Dame's Theo Riddick catches a touchdown pass in front of Alabama's C.J. Mosley (32)during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP ... more

Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels (10) makes a catch against Alabama during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Notre Dame wide receiver DaVaris Daniels (10) makes a catch against Alabama during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

Alabama's Kelly Johnson (31) celebrates T.J. Yeldon's (4) touchdown in the second quarter of the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, January 7, 2013. (Jim Rassol/Sun Sentinel/MCT) less

Alabama's Kelly Johnson (31) celebrates T.J. Yeldon's (4) touchdown in the second quarter of the BCS National Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida, on Monday, ... more

Alabama's Dee Milliner (28) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame's DaVaris Daniels (10) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee) less

Alabama's Dee Milliner (28) breaks up a pass intended for Notre Dame's DaVaris Daniels (10) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP ... more

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drops back against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

AJ McCarron #10 of the Alabama Crimson Tide drops back against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, ... more

Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with Adrian Hubbard #42 after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide celebrates with Adrian Hubbard #42 after an interception in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National ... more

Alabama's Amari Cooper (9) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback AJ McCarron (10) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) less

Alabama's Amari Cooper (9) celebrates his touchdown catch with quarterback AJ McCarron (10) during the second half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, ... more

Alabama's Eddie Lacy (42) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Alabama's Eddie Lacy (42) reacts after rushing for a touchdown during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. ... more

Alabama's AJ McCarron reacts to a touchdown run by Eddie Lacy during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/John Bazemore) less

Alabama's AJ McCarron reacts to a touchdown run by Eddie Lacy during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/John ... more

Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass intended for DaVaris Daniels #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter of the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

Ha'Sean Clinton-Dix #6 of the Alabama Crimson Tide intercepts a pass intended for DaVaris Daniels #10 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish in the third quarter of the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at ... more

Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January ... more

Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

Amari Cooper #9 of the Alabama Crimson Tide scores a touchdown in the third quarter against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game at Sun Life Stadium on January ... more

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper can't quite come up with a reception during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) less

Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper can't quite come up with a reception during the first half of the BCS National Championship college football game against Notre Dame Monday, Jan. 7, 2013, in Miami. (AP ... more

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide questions an official during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in Miami Gardens, Florida. less

Head coach Nick Saban of the Alabama Crimson Tide questions an official during the 2013 Discover BCS National Championship game against the Notre Dame Fighting Irish at Sun Life Stadium on January 7, 2013 in ... more

An Alabama cheerleader reacts while posing for a photograph with the BCS trophy at the start of the BCS Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium on Monday, January 7, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Bill Ingram/Palm Beach Post/MCT) less

An Alabama cheerleader reacts while posing for a photograph with the BCS trophy at the start of the BCS Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium on Monday, January 7, 2013, in Miami Gardens, ... more

Alabama cheerleaders enter the field ahead of the team at the start of the BCS Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium on Monday, January 7, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Bill Ingram/Palm Beach Post/MCT) less

Alabama cheerleaders enter the field ahead of the team at the start of the BCS Championship game against Notre Dame at Sun Life Stadium on Monday, January 7, 2013, in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Bill Ingram/Palm ... more

Photo: Bill Ingram, McClatchy-Tribune News Service

Alabama cheerleaders enter the field ahead of the team at the start... Photo-3997332.54808 - Houston Chronicle